Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AE.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PO39 0AE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £145k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO39 0AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colwell Road, 0.5km from Colwell in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO39 0AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00087679 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0AE. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,750

8 sales · Mean £ 129,284

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO39 0AE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.9 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • C&C Services0.2 km
  • Bay Cafe0.6 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.4 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.8 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Allsorts0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
  • Elliotts0.8 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.6 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.3 km
  • Sentry Mead0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.3 km
  • The Vine Inn0.8 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.3 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.7 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.6 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd1.0 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Sunbo0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.6 km
  • Lymington7.3 km
  • Lymington Pier8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Colwell Road0.2 km
  • Colwell Common0.2 km
  • Coastguard Cottages0.2 km